HC Deb 10 July 1940 vol 362 cc1149-50
30. Mr. Lyons

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider making an order compelling all owners and occupiers of land over a certain size to make their holdings unusable for the landing of aircraft?

Mr. Mabane

This work has already been organised under the guidance of local authorities and is proceeding satisfactorily with the aid of voluntary labour.

Mr. Lyons

In view of the great importance of the subject matter of this Question, will my hon. Friend consider putting on a time limit for this work to be done and failing that by voluntary effort, will he consider some form of compulsion?

Mr. Mabane

I think that is well in mind. This matter will be completed as soon as is humanly possible.

Mr. Lyons

In addition to its being well in mind, may I ask the hon. Gentleman to see that the job is well in hand?

Mr. Mabane

Certainly, it is well in hand.